88 Blackthorn Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9YG

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Tunbridge Wells took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Tunbridge Wells for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tunbridge Wells decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 28 Aspen Way Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9YB

  24/01790/FULL Submitted 9 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey side & rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Adjacent To Hornbeam Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent

  20/01807/FULL Submitted 30 Jun 2020 150 yards away

  Erection of 15 new dwellings, comprising 8 No. 3 bedroom houses, and 7 No. 2 bedroom houses, with associated parking and landscaping.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 58 docs
  Major scheme

• Land Between 7 And 9 Blackthorn Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9YA

  25/02936/FULL Submitted 9 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2, 3 & 4 of Planning Permission 23/02094/FULL - (Amendments to ground levels & landscaping)

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Communication Station North Farm Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  25/02665/TWORK Submitted 4 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Telecommunications Notification - Installation of 1 no. 5m tower extension and replacement headframe onto existing lattice mast; Installation of 6 no. antenna and ancillary radio equipment at existing lattice mast; Installation of 1 no. GPS Module onto existing gantry pole; Installation of 1 no. equipment cabinet within compound and ancillary development

  Granted Telecoms Extension 4 docs

• Hanson Aggregates Dowding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3UY

  25/02408/FULL Submitted 7 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~9 Apr

  Permanent stationing of 70 storage containers to create a self-storage facility with associated parking & construction of palisade fencing and gate. Retrospective - demolition of existing mixing plant and buildings

  Decided Full applications Demolition 37 docs

• Bentley And Lamborghini Dowding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3DS

  26/01775/TPO Submitted 7 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  TPO London plane trees (T1, T2 and T3) - reduce crown by 2m

  Decided Trees

• 26/02348/FULL Awaiting decision

  Royal Tunbridge Wells District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd High Woods Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TU

  Variation of condition 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10 of 25/03059/FUL - relocation of courts and bicycle store, erection of pergolas, addition of hardstanding and WC block, amendment to reception building; submission of details for retaining wall, netting and biodiversity enhancement measures

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02320/FULL Awaiting decision

  22 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DF

  Roof extensions and first floor side extension

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02302/FULL Awaiting decision

  12 Shirley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TG

  Removal of porch and addition of single storey side extension

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02305/FULL Awaiting decision

  Land North Of Hopgarden Close And Brewer Street Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DN

  New dwelling and associated works

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02300/FULL Awaiting decision

  51 Wheatfield Way Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NB

  Alterations to conservatory roof, and replacement outbuilding

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications